Employment

Mohonasen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective July 1, 2001, all new employees are subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with New York State SAVE Legislation. Non-teaching substitute employees are responsible for the one-time $101.75 fingerprinting processing fee. Substitutes are reimbursed after working 5 days. When a substitute leaves the district before 60 days, the district reserves the right to recoup the reimbursed amount.

SPECIAL ALERT – BUS DRIVERS AND RETIRED TEACHERS AS SUBS NEEDED

Part-time Bus Drivers*

Salary: $20.30 – $23.18 per hour, including paid training for those who do not yet have a CDL.
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Randolph P. Jerreld, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2090 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.
Apply by: Ongoing

*Full-Time Work Options: Individuals interested in driving a bus who are looking for full-time work may be able to do this by combining a part-time driver position with part-time hours in another job in the district. Potential combination positions include cleaners, food service helpers and security monitors. If you are interested in this possibility, please apply for a bus driver position through the above process and tell Mr. Jerreld that you are seeking full-time work.

Part-time Bus Aides*

Salary: $15.50 per hour
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Randolph P. Jerreld, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2090 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.
Apply by: Ongoing

Substitute Bus Drivers

Salary: $20 per hour
Qualifications: Clean NYS Driver’s License; High School diploma or GED
Application: Download here
Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Randolph P. Jerreld, Transportation Supervisor, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, 2090 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, NY 12306.
Apply by: Ongoing

Retired Teachers for Substitutes

Daily Compensation: $225 for Mohonasen retired teachers and $175 for other NYS certified retired teachers.
How to apply: Learn more about the process here.
Apply by: Ongoing

Current Job Postings for Instructional positions

AIS Reading Teacher, Pinewood Intermediate, Grades 3-5

Duration: September 2025
Salary: As per Contract
Qualifications: New York State Reading K-12 Certification or master’s degree in Literacy Preferred
Apply to: Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: July 3

Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

World Language Teacher Spanish, Draper Middle School

Duration: September 2025
Salary: As per Contract
Qualifications: New York State Foreign Language Certification required ENL preferred but not required
Apply to: Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: July 9

Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

AIS Writing Teacher, One-Year Leave Replacement, Pinewood Intermediate, Grades 3-5

Duration: September 2025
Salary: As per Contract
Qualifications: New York State Elementary Certification required, Literacy Certification preferred
Apply to: Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: June 30

Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Elementary Teacher Grades 3-5

Duration: September 2025
Salary: As per Contract
Qualifications: New York State Elementary Certification required and Literacy certification preferred.
Apply to: Online applications: www.olasjobs.org/capital
Apply by: June 30

Send letter of interest, resume and references to:
Laurel Logan-King
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303

Teacher Assistant/Teacher Assistant Substitutes – All Levels

Hours: 6 hours per day
Salary: Starting at $19.02 per hour
Qualifications: Level 1 Certification or higher required, good interpersonal skills, able to interact with students, able to manage classroom discipline, able to communicate with other teachers.
Apply to: Online application: www.olasjobs.org
Apply by: Ongoing

Learn more about becoming a substitute

Current job postings for non-instructional positions

Transportation Assistant Director

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 based on experience
Benefits: Health Insurance, NYS Retirement and others
Skills: Creation of routes for the school year using routing software and following all state and local rules and regulations; troubleshoot routes once the school year begins; oversees the day to day operations of the department under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, including the supervision of the trainers and dispatcher; drives bus routes as needed; assists with training classes for drivers and aides.
Requirements: Graduation from High School or GED and three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, operation of a multiple-passenger vehicle or dispatching motor equipment. Possession of a CDL Class B license with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement. Possession of a current 19A Certified Examiner License at the time of appointment. Possession of credentials as a NYS School Bus Driver Instructor. Must meet Civil Service requirements and take the exam when it is offered. 
Apply by: July 14

Forward current resume and letter of application to:
Christopher J. Ruberti Assistant Superintendent for Business
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District
2072 Curry Road Schenectady, NY 12303

Modified Cross Country Coach

Salary: As per contract
Tentative Start Date: Sept. 1
Skills: Ideal candidates should have experience in coaching and have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
Requirements: NYSED fingerprint clearance, CPR and first aid certifications, Child Abuse & Violence Prevention, concussion management, and DASA training. Non-teachers also need/working on a coaching license.
Apply by: August 1

Please send a letter of interest, updated resume, certifications, and two (2) letters of reference to:
Matthew Ronca at mronca@mohonasen.org

Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach

Salary: As per contract
Tentative Start Date: August 18
Skills: Ideal candidates should have experience in coaching and have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
Requirements: NYSED fingerprint clearance, CPR and first aid certifications, Child Abuse & Violence Prevention, concussion management, and DASA training. Non-teachers also need/working on a coaching license.
Apply by: August 1

Please send a letter of interest, updated resume, certifications, and two (2) letters of reference to:
Matthew Ronca at mronca@mohonasen.org

Modified Girls Soccer Coach

Salary: As per contract
Tentative Start Date: Sept. 1
Skills: Ideal candidates should have experience in coaching and have knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport.
Requirements: NYSED fingerprint clearance, CPR and first aid certifications, Child Abuse & Violence Prevention, concussion management, and DASA training. Non-teachers also need/working on a coaching license.
Apply by: August 1

Please send a letter of interest, updated resume, certifications, and two (2) letters of reference to:
Matthew Ronca at mronca@mohonasen.org

Part-time and Substitute Food Service Helpers

Interested in becoming a Food Service Helper?  Would you enjoy the convenience of following the school calendar?  Our Food Service positions offer employees the opportunity to be home when their children are home from school.  If you or someone you know is interested in a part-time job with flexible hours, please contact Kimberly Gagnon, Food Service Director, 518-356-8227. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Be it known that the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities which it operates and it is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner.

This policy of non-discrimination extends to recruitment and appointment of employees; employment pay and benefits; counseling services for students; access by students to educational programs; course offerings and student activities and to other areas set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.